8:50am - 9:45am | Session F: Henry Maso Keynote Award Lecture
From Patient to Product: How Dermatologists and Cosmetic Chemists Create Exceptional Skincare Together
Presented by
Dr. Muneeb Shah
REMEDY
Abstract
Exceptional skincare starts with understanding patient needs and translating those insights into effective, stable, and enjoyable formulations. In this keynote, board-certified dermatologist and Remedy founder Dr. Muneeb Shah shares stories from clinical practice and brand building to illustrate how dermatologists and cosmetic chemists create better products together.
From textures that encourage consistent use to delivery systems that support performance, preservative systems that maintain microbiological safety, and stabilization technologies that enable multiple actives to coexist, this talk highlights the formulation expertise behind meaningful product innovation. Through real-world examples, Dr. Shah explores how an ongoing dialogue between the clinic and the lab helps overcome development challenges and turn patient needs into exceptional skincare.
Speaker Biography
Dr. Muneeb Shah is a double board-certified dermatologist, educator, and entrepreneur dedicated to making effective skincare more accessible. Known to millions as DermDoctor, he reaches more than 22 million followers across social media and co-founded Doctorly, a leading digital platform for dermatology education.
He is also the founder and CEO of REMEDY, a dermatologist-developed skincare brand combining advanced, multi-active formulas with rigorous testing to address real skin concerns.